Real Estate Camera
Virtual staging adds furniture to a photo of an empty room so buyers can see how it would look as a lived-in space. AI can do this in under a minute for about a dollar or less. A human staging service takes a day or two and charges around $24 per photo. The AI version has one limitation: you can't ask it to move the sofa two feet to the left. If you need that level of control, a human editor is still the best option.
What you get back
- The same room, walls, windows, doors and floor, with furniture to suit the style you chose.
- A full-resolution file ready for your MLS or Zillow listing, or your flyer (for the Australian market: realestate.com.au or Domain).
- The original kept alongside it, so you can show the vacant room as well.
- A 'virtually staged' label on the result, so you don't forget to make the disclosure when you upload it.
What it can't do: repaint walls, replace the flooring, hide a crack or edit a grey sky. Staging simply furnishes the room as it is.
Sample phone shot
The file the app sent backHow it works
- Photograph the empty room with your phone from a corner, at chest height, with the lights on. Or upload a photo you already have.
- Choose a style. Modern, Scandinavian, Modern Farmhouse, Luxury Contemporary, Traditional, Mid-Century, Coastal, Japandi.
- Download the staged photo 20 to 60 seconds later. Not happy with it? Try again in a different style.
What it costs
Your first credit is free, no card. After that you buy credits in packs or on a monthly plan. Credits never expire, and a failed edit gives its credits back.
| Edit | Credits | Cost per photo |
|---|---|---|
| Enhance (light, color, verticals) | 1 | $0.33 to $0.50 |
| Declutter (furniture out) | 2 | $0.67 to $1.00 |
| Virtual staging (8 styles) | 2 | $0.67 to $1.00 |
| Credit pack | Price | Per credit |
|---|---|---|
| 20 credits | $9.99 | $0.50 |
| 60 credits Most popular | $24.99 | $0.42 |
| 150 credits | $49.99 | $0.33 |
| 400 credits | $149.99 | $0.37 |
| Pro plan, 50 credits a month | $19.99/mo | $0.40 |
| Business plan, 150 credits a month | $49.99/mo | $0.33 |
Prices in USD. The app stores show the local price in your currency. Full pricing
AI staging compared with the other options
| Option | Per room | Turnaround | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Camera | $0.67 to $1.00 | 20 to 60 seconds | Staging every vacant room in every listing |
| BoxBrownie (human stager) | $24 | Under 48 hours | A hero image that meets a specific brief |
| VirtualStaging.com (human stager) | $24 | 24 hours; 4 to 8 hours for rush jobs | Unlimited revisions |
| Physical staging for a vacant home | $4,000 to $6,000 total | Days to arrange | Open homes, not just photos |
Prices as at September 2026, taken from each company's own pages and Angi. A full breakdown is available in how much virtual staging costs and the best virtual staging apps for real estate agents. If you're switching away from a human service, read the BoxBrownie alternative guide.
Related
- Virtual staging for real estate agents
- Remove furniture from your photos
- Pricing
- MLS rules for staged photos
- Which staging style to choose
Questions
How much does AI virtual staging cost per photo?
In Real Estate Camera, a staged room costs 2 credits. Each credit costs between $0.33 and $0.50, depending on the pack or plan, so a room costs between $0.67 to $1.00. Human staging services such as BoxBrownie charge around $24 per photo.
How long does virtual staging take?
It takes 20 to 60 seconds per room. You can close the app or browser tab while it runs; the photo will be waiting for you in the project.
Which staging styles can I choose?
8: Modern, Scandinavian, Modern Farmhouse, Luxury Contemporary, Traditional, Mid-Century, Coastal, Japandi. Choose one for each photo, so a kids' room and a living room in the same listing can use different styles.
Can I use virtually staged photos in an MLS listing?
Most MLSs allow it with disclosure. Staged results are marked as virtually staged in the app, and the original is kept alongside the edit so you can publish both. Check the exact wording required by your own MLS.
What if the room still contains furniture?
Run Declutter first (2 credits). It removes the furniture and rebuilds the floor and walls behind it. Then stage the empty room.
Is there a free trial?
Your first credit is free, with no card required. That's enough for one Enhance. A staged room costs 2 credits, so you'd need the smallest pack (20 credits for $9.99) to stage a room.